Grade changes are to be used only in cases of INSTRUCTOR ERROR or INCOMPLETES. A grade change is not for the student who submits assignments after final grades have been submitted. Please be very specific regarding why the grade was entered incorrectly. Change of Grade students may be omitted from the Dean's or President's List because of the difference in GPA.
A grade of incomplete may be given to a student who has satisfactorily completed most of the requirements for a course, but because of illness or other extenuating circumstances, has not completed all of the requirements.
Students receiving an incomplete must confer with the instructor prior to the end of the semester to determine the exact deficiencies that are to be made up within the next semester. If the student is not available to meet with the professor prior to the end of the semester for which the incomplete grade is sought, the student must consult with the instructor early in the following semester to determine the requirements and the timetable for completing the work for the course.
If the incomplete is not made up in accordance with this time schedule, the grade automatically becomes an IF. When an incomplete grade is changed, the student's grade point average is recomputed. Any exceptions to these procedures must be submitted to the Blue Ridge Community and Technical College Admissions and Credits Committee through a petition form.
When the work has been completed, the instructor must complete a Grade Change Form with the new grade listed. Incomplete grades issued during the fall semester must be made up at least ten days prior to the date final grades are due for the following spring semester. Incomplete grades issued during the spring semester must be made up at least ten days prior to the date final grades are due for the following fall semester. Incomplete grades issued during any summer session must be made up at least ten days prior to the date final grades are due for the following fall semester.